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==MI Summary==
{{ISO 14000 principles}}

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There are five environmental management system principles within ISO 14000:


'''Commitment and Policy
Principle 1: An organization should focus on what needs to be done -- it should ensure commitment to the environmental management system and define its policy.


'''Planning (PLAN)
Principle 2: An organization should formulate a plan to fulfill its environmental policy.


'''Implementation (DO)
Principle 3: For effective implementation an organization should develop the capabilities and support mechanisms necessary to achieve its environmental policy, objectives, and targets.


'''Measurement and Evaluation (CHECK)
Principle 4: An organization should measure, monitor, and evaluate its environmental performance.


'''Review and Improvement (ACT)
Principle 5: An organization should review and continually improve its environmental management system, with the objective of improving its overall environmental performance.


An environmental management system following these five principles provides order and consistency in addressing environmental concerns. Organizations need environmental management systems in order to anticipate and meet environmental performance expectations and ensure compliance with requirements, both nationally and internationally.

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